Surf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Surf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Kiosk 10 West, Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8JQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Surf among the 972 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 70% | ← Surf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Surf none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Surf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
Questions about Surf
What is Surf's food hygiene rating?
Surf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Surf safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Surf last inspected?
Surf was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Surf compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Surf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Surf and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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